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Blue wave reaches Jefferson County as Democrats win 5 county races, unseat 2 Republican incumbents

Jefferson County Democrats won all five contested county level races in Tuesday's midterm election, ousting two Republican incumbents as a blue wave swept across Texas and the U.S. Democrat Carolyn Guidry defeated Republican County Clerk Roxanne Acosta-Hellberg and Democrat Michael Cooper defeated Republican County Treasurer Tim Funchess, according to unofficial...

Jefferson County, TX · 3d
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The 'hole' story: Beaumont crews fill sinkhole, reopen road

BEAUMONT — Beaumont city crews have filled in a large sinkhole and reopened a road just months after another sinkhole in a different part of town swallowed a pickup truck and made international headlines. The latest sinkhole developed Thursday afternoon in the 1000 block of Gladys. A member of...

Beaumont, TX · 1d
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$7 Million in Infrastructure Grants Awarded to Jasper and Kirbyville

More than $7 million in infrastructure improvements are headed to Jasper County after the Texas General Land Office (GLO) awarded two major grants to the cities of Jasper and Kirbyville. The City of Jasper has been awarded $5 million for sewer infrastructure improvements, while the City of Kirbyville will receive...

Kirbyville, TX · 1d
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Opportunity Zone could open the door for new businesses, groceries, jobs in North End

BEAUMONT — The City of Beaumont says it has successfully secured a new Qualified Opportunity Zone designation for Census Tract 1.03 in the North End, Ward 3, opening the door for potential new businesses, jobs and economic development in the area. The designation is part of a federal program...

Beaumont, TX · 2d
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Republicans lost ground in SWLA in 2026 compared to 2024

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Republican Julia Letlow won Louisiana’s U.S. Senate race Tuesday, but in six Southwest Louisiana parishes she received about 60 votes for every 100 that Donald Trump got in 2024. Over the same period, Democratic votes in the area barely moved. Letlow, a Republican congresswoman...

Louisiana · 1d

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With one final term ahead, County Judge Jay Knight sets sights on county’s future

Liberty County Judge Jay Knight is preparing to begin his fourth term in January 2027, but he already knows how he wants his 16 years in office to end — with a new county jail nearing completion, a comprehensive drainage plan in place and major transportation improvements moving forward.

Liberty County, TX · 1d

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That sinking feeling after another large sinkhole opens in Beaumont

BEAUMONT — Another large sinkhole has opened in Beaumont only months after a giant hole in the ground made international headlines. Ward 1 City Councilman Cory Crenshaw shared video of the sinkhole that developed this afternoon in the 1000 block of Gladys . A member of the city crew...

Beaumont, TX · 2d

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Jefferson County Criminal District Judge results are in

Jefferson County Criminal District Judge race is over, we have a winner.

Jefferson County, TX · 4d

Beaumont Enterprise

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See photos from 2026 Midterms Election Night in Beaumont

Cities nationwide gathered for Tuesday night's election, and Beaumont was no different as Republican and Democratic nominees watched the results of their races with supporters. Jacqueline Hernandez was the Democratic nominee for Texas House District 21, running against Republican nominee Ray Callas, who won Tuesday's election. Joe Evans was the Republican nominee for Jefferson County justice of the peace, running against incumbent Ben Collins, a Democrat who won the race. While Hernandez and Evans did not win their respective races, their supporters remain hopeful about their political futures. Sign up for Beaumont Enterprise newsletters here Read the original article on beaumontenterprise.com

Beaumont, TX · 3d

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BREAKING: That sinking feeling after another large sinkhole opens in Beaumont

BEAUMONT — Another large sinkhole has opened in Beaumont only months after a giant hole in the ground made international headlines. Ward 1 City Councilman Cory Crenshaw shared video of the sinkhole that developed this afternoon in the 1000 block of Gladys . KFDM's Aaron Mack is reporting live...

Beaumont, TX · 2d

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Lumberton ISD responds to failure of tax rate election

LUMBERTON — Lumberton ISD is responding to voters rejecting the tax rate election, saying it's disappointed and will have to evaluate financial options. A Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE) is a special election that allows school districts in Texas to seek voter approval to increase their Maintenance and Operations (M&O) tax rate above the state-mandated threshold. The M&O tax rate is part of the overall property tax rate and is used primarily for the day-to-day operations of schools, including salaries, utilities, and supplies.

Lumberton, TX · 3d

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Storm Strengthening in Orange County, TX

Tracking ended: The storm 36 miles east-southeast of Port Arthur, TX is no longer being tracked as of 9:10 p.m. CST. This storm was tracked from 7:24 p.m. to 9:10 p.m. CST. Its highest Storm Threat was 41, at 8:20 p.m. CST. 8:20 p.m. CST Storm Organizing Southeast of West...

Orange County, TX · 4d

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Port Arthur Is Warning Homeowners That Parking on the Lawn Is One of the Code Violations That Can Bring Fines of Up to $2,000 a Day

Port Arthur, Texas lists lawn parking, dumping and zoning as code violations with fines up to $2,000 a day. The state law behind it and what parking does to grass.

Port Arthur, TX · 4d

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State Dems win seats, Orange stays MAGA red

Texas history was made Tuesday night as a Democrat Gina Hinojosa beat incumbent governor Greg Abbott and Democrat James Talarico beat the Republican nominee, State Attorney General Ken Paxton for U.S. Senate. The two became the first Democrats to win statewide offices in more than 30 years. However, Orange County...

Orange County, TX · 4d

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Voters reject school funding proposals, forcing Southeast Texas districts to reassess budg

Two Southeast Texas school districts are weighing their next steps after voters rejected proposed school funding measures, forcing leaders to reassess budgets and priorities. In Nederland ISD, Proposition A is no longer moving forward after voters turned down the tax measure. Board President Nicholas Phillips said the district now has to take a broader look at its finances and what it can sustain.

Nederland, TX · 3d

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State, federal election results show changes

The General Election is over and Orange County remains a Red county despite some key historical wins for Democratic candidates. Governor — Gina Hinojosa, (D), beat incumbent Greg Abbott (R), […]

Orange County, TX · 3d

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Ray Callas wins Texas House District 21 race, unofficial results show

Unofficial final results show Ray Callas has won the race for state representative in District 21.

Jefferson County, TX · 4d

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CASA of Southeast Texas' giving trees pop up across Southeast Texas

YMCA - Port Arthur, TX. For more information, or to donate online, go to casasetx.org.

Texas · 3d

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Democratic Party: "Jefferson County is reclaiming its place as a Blue County"

JEFFERSON COUNTY — The Jefferson County Democratic Party is declaring a major victory in local races, to go along with the blue wave that swept across Texas and the nation. Party Chair Ramona Young noted that Democrats retained their positions and two candidates unseated Republicans who held office. STATEMENT...

Jefferson County, TX · 3d